Lynchburg, Virginia
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GwenChurch of the Brethren minister Richard Glenn Elgin dies at 91
Reverend Richard Glenn Elgin died on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the age of 91, according to his obituary published by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory in Lynchburg,...
Calvary Chapel Lynchburg Focuses on Equipping, Evangelizing, and Outreach Efforts (Lynchburg, Virginia)
Calvary Chapel Lynchburg began with just three families and a vision, evolving into a vibrant community of fellowship. Senior pastor Troy Warner, the founding pastor of Calvary Chapel,...
Long Island Woman Criticized for Choosing Off-Brand Crayola and Generic Gifts for Angel Tree
The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, which connects children in need with donors through holiday gift tags, has become a focal point of recent online debate. This year,...
Lynchburg Students Provide Tour Guidance at South River Meeting House Ahead of April 24 Lecture (Lynchburg, Virginia)
University of Lynchburg students are offering guided tours of the South River Meeting House, a historic site tied to the city’s early Quaker community. The students, history majors...
Gospel Community Church Expands Outreach Through Mergers and Community Programs
Gospel Community Church, a nondenominational congregation in Lynchburg, Virginia, has grown from a small prison ministry into a church with over a thousand attendees across two locations. Founded...
Salvation Army Denies Employment Discrimination Claims in Lynchburg, Virginia
The Salvation Army has responded to a federal employment discrimination lawsuit by denying allegations that it forced an employee to resign while she sought cancer treatment. The U.S....
Southern Baptist-affiliated Seminaries Remain Among Largest in U.S. Christian Education Enrollment
Liberty Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, Virginia, now ranks as the largest with 4,050 full-time enrolled students and a headcount of 5,507. The institution has a significant online enrollment,...
Liberty University faces lawsuit from former IT employee fired after disclosing she is a trans woman
Ellenor Zinski, a former IT staffer at Liberty University, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was fired due to her gender identity. The case, brought by the...
Salvation Army Faces EEOC Lawsuit Over Alleged Forced Resignation of Employee With Cancer
The Salvation Army is facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over allegations that it forced an employee with cancer to resign. The case...
